Ring Cling

ABSTRACT

The invention is a small cube that is made of a flexible rubber material with a small, linear slit in the top of the device. This part of the invention is created in order to hold or store different articles of jewelry. The purpose of the slit is to allow the jewelry to enter the device. Attached to this, is a small metal clip. The metal clip allows the device to be secured to different articles of clothing. The metal clip contains a small metal ball which can bounce around within the clip, thereby causing a rattling sound. The purpose of this is to alert the user of the device&#39;s presence, therefore reminding them of the jewelry that has been stored within the rubber pouch.

CROSS REFERENCE

Provisional Patent Application No. 61/210,021

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The inventor works in the healthcare industry and is involved in surgeries/procedures in which the wearing of jewelry is not allowed. Frustrated with constantly taking off and potentially losing her jewelry, she decided to make a pouch for which to hold her jewelry safely. Although the Ring Cling may have many uses, it is mostly meant for surgeons, nurses, physician assistants, and all other health care personnel that may need to remove jewelry on a daily basis.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Ring Cling is an invention that relates to a clothing accessory which is attachable to an article of clothing. More particularly, the invention relates to a clothing accessory which will store a ring or a small piece of jewelry, such as a wedding band, earrings, or a necklace. The accessory is attachable by use of a clip which can fasten to a shirt, pants, hat, or collar area. This clip is composed of metal material and contains a rattling device. The objective of this portion of the invention is to make the user aware of the device's presence.

The invention is composed of a modeled rubber material in the shape of a square, rectangle, heart, star or circle or any other shape that may be warranted. There is a small slit on the top of the apparatus which allows for the entrance of the stored jewelry. Upon storage, the rubber apparatus closes, due to the material properties of the rubber and can secure the piece of jewelry obtained.

The objective of the invention is to provide a holder for jewelry as described above. The clothing clip is to be attached to the back of the rubber material securely. A further objective of the invention is to provide a decorative holder of which the holder can be used as a fashionable device of the clothing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1: An isometric view of the apparatus, showing the details of the clip.

FIG. 2: A cross sectional view of the apparatus, showing the metal ball located inside of the clip and an empty interior of the pouch.

FIG. 3: A top view of the apparatus, demonstrating the slit for which to insert the jewelry piece. Note the rounded edges of the slit ends to prevent cracking in the material.

FIG. 4: An isometric view of the apparatus.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention is a device meant for holding or storing jewelry, and more specifically, a ring, earrings, or a small necklace/bracelet. The device is a small cube that is made of a rubber material which is flexible. There is a small slit at the top of the device which is closed in it's resting state, however, when pressure is applied to the sides of the device, the slit opens in order to place the jewelry inside. There is a small metal clip that is attached to the rubber portion which is meant for fastening the device onto clothing. This metal clip holds a dual purpose, and contains a small metal bead within it, in order to allow the clip to rattle. This portion of the invention is imperative, as this alerts the user to the device's presence.

This device is original, however it may be viewed as an improvement on an existing device. It is similar in function and material to a change purse that is rubber and is meant for holding/storing money. What distinguishes this invention from all other similar inventions, however, is the fact that it is meant for holding/storing jewelry, and more specifically, for storing jewelry for health care personnel who are required to scrub for surgical procedures and cannot wear their jewelry on their hands. It is also different in two other ways. First, it has a metal clip which allows the device to be fastened to a piece of clothing, whether it be pants or shorts, a shirt collar, or a hat. Secondly, it has a rattling device within the clip, which alerts the user as to it's presence. This therefore avoids losing the device (and subsequently the jewelry), and/or washing the jewelry in the washing machine with the article of clothing. 

1. A rubber pouch for holding/storing jewelry with an attached metal clip that contains a rattling device. 